Fragrance comparison

AMOROSA vs Shu Uemura

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

AMOROSA

Quearmé

3.147 votes

Rank #57,671 RosePatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Shu Uemura

3.8312 votes

Rank #53,868 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shu Uemura takes 2 of 3 categories.

AMOROSA
Choose it for a rose and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Shu Uemura
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

AMOROSA1/3

Shu Uemura2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: AMOROSA
Sillage & projection: Shu Uemura
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shu Uemura

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AMOROSAQuearmé

Shu UemuraShu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

14%Like

43%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAMOROSA

SillageShu Uemura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

BergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

RosePeachJasmine

Base7-9+ hrs

PatchouliMossAmberMusk

Top

Black CurrantApricotBergamotPeachOrangeCoconut

Heart

JasmineMarigoldIrisLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaCastoreumTonka BeanMossCivetAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Rose and Peach. Durations are only published for AMOROSA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night57

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 39%Date 27%Work 18%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerShu UemuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AMOROSA by Quearmé catches you off guard from the first blast. It does not play nice. The opening detonates with bitter orange and sharp bergamot peel, delivering an almost solvent-like citrus punch that borders on raw leather polish. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial shock waves clear, a thorny rose an…

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Shu Uemura by Shu Uemura launches with a bright, unusual burst of tart black currant and ripe peach, backed by a surprising splash of sweet coconut. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a heavy floral heart of powdery iris, earthy marigold, and rich rose begins to dominate the air. The base introduces a dark…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, AMOROSA or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura takes 2 of 3 categories. AMOROSA is rated 3.14/5 from 7 votes; Shu Uemura is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose AMOROSA for a rose and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Shu Uemura for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, AMOROSA or Shu Uemura?

AMOROSA lasts longest (AMOROSA 76/100, Shu Uemura 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AMOROSA or Shu Uemura?

Shu Uemura projects furthest (Shu Uemura 79/100, AMOROSA 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AMOROSA and Shu Uemura smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Rose and Peach.

Is AMOROSA or Shu Uemura better for summer or winter?

AMOROSA suits daytime wear; Shu Uemura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AMOROSA and Shu Uemura?

AMOROSA has top notes of Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Peach and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Amber and Musk. Shu Uemura has top notes of Black Currant, Apricot, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Moss.